Test: Chapter 1, Decision-Making and Production Possibility Curves
On Wednesday, February 5th, we will have a test on Chapter 1. There will be 22 multiple choice questions. Expect a fair amount of vocabulary and several questions about production possibilities curves. Download the review sheet below.
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Homework: Chapter 1 Vocabulary
Complete the Chapter 1 Vocabulary Sheet by Tuesday, January 28th. You can see the textbook online at this link (you don’t have to sign up). Download the vocab sheet below if you need to.
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Economics Essay Due January 7th
You need to write an essay taking a stand on a topic in economics. As I have said, there are many questions with no absolutely correct answers. Learning to explore these questions, analyze information, and draw your own conclusions is a goal in this course.
The essay is due Tuesday January 7th. You must submit it typed, not handwritten, either on paper, by email, or through Google Docs. Use standard MLA formatting.
Attached, find the four topics you can choose between.
You must cite at least three sources. You may use the textbook as one source, but you cannot use any encyclopedias (including Wikipedia). Make sure to use reliable sources that cite specific facts. Statistics, scholarly studies, and detailed charts far outweigh opinions. below, you can see the graphic which analyzes source reliability. For good sources, consider The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and Yahoo Finance
There are no requirements on length. I recommend a three paragraph essay. You are being scored on your ability to take a coherent stance and back it up with information. Convince me of your opinion!
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Chapter 7 Test: Market Structures and Market Failures
We’re testing on Chapter 7, Market Structures and Market Failures on Wednesday, December 11th. Download the review sheet below.
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Freakonomics: To Finish
If you want to finish the Freakonomics assignment, the video is at https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x30lggo. Please be advised that it is a little racy.
You can download the questions below. You only need to answer 11 questions, but answering more can earn you extra credit. I will accept these through the end of the day Monday, December 2nd.
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Midterm Review Sheets
Below, download the review sheets for the midterm, which is on Wednesday, November 20th and Thursday, November 21st. Read more about it in the last blog post. There are two different review sheets. Day 1 will focus on Chapters 1-3 and Day 2 will focus on Chapters 4-6, which includes demand, supply, and price.
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Midterm: Wednesday, November 20th and Thursday, November 21st
On Wednesday, November 20th and Thursday, November 21st, we will have a midterm in our US Economics class. There will be 35-40 questions each day. Wednesday will focus on Chapters 1-3 and Thursday will focus on Chapters 4-6, which includes demand, supply, and price.
You will work with a partner– listed below. You can bring in any handwritten notes and any printouts from class. You cannot bring photocopies or your own printouts. You cannot use the textbook, or your phone, of course
Hour 2 Partners
| Gordon, James | Drazek, Briana |
| Schoolmaster, Calvin | Miller, Casiana T |
| Hussein, Ali | Karnib, Ayah |
| Albeketawi, Ali | Atwi, Mohamad F |
| Alkafaji, Hadeel A | Albustani, Hassan |
| Tawil, Hadi A | Thabt, Mohammed |
| Alkohaif, Susan | Sherman, Olivia |
| Royal, Dijon | Karnib, Abbass |
| Bartley, Sylvia | Hopkins, Desten |
| Mucker, Myka | Fakih, Fatima |
| Zolnowski, Ania | Jomaa, Hussein |
| Hamade, Michael | Hamood, Niemer |
| Berry, Ahmad | Noureddine, AliRida |
| Saeed, Ahmed A | Murry, Christopher |
| Naughton, Owen | Elharake, Mohamad |
| Obeid, Ibrahim | Atwi, Ali |
| Dewberry, Benjamin | Bazzi, Rani |
Hour 6 Partners
| Aguirre, Andrea | Hadi Said |
| Shamman, Yahya | Elayan, Maya |
| Choucair, Mohammad | Alnakash, Mohammed |
| Abbas, Nadia | Marco Mazzei |
| Nasser, Ahmed | Moheisen, Abdullah |
| Jaber, Danny | McNorton, Ian |
| Almosawi, Abbas H | Hazamy, MohamedAli |
| Beydoun, Amanda | Bazzi, Yakeen |
| Dourra, Malak | Doverspike, Stella |
| Lehr, Lydia N | Saad, Mona B |
| Ramadan, Mohamad | Zokari, Yakoub |
| Hammoud, Zeinab | Saad, Israa |
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Chapter 5 Test: Supply
The Chapter 5 test has officially moved to Monday, November 4th. The review sheet can be downloaded below.
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Chapter 4 Test: We Demand to Be Tested on Demand
On Wednesday, October 15th, there will be a test on Chapter 4: Demand. Download the review sheet below. We will review all day on Tuesday and however much of Monday we can.
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Homework: Chapter 4 Vocabulary
Remember, on Monday, October 7th, you need to turn in the vocabulary sheet for Chapter 4 (Economics_ Chapter 4.1 Vocabulary). You can look for definitions in the textbook here.
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